Engines will roar once again as the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs roll into Charlotte for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 on October 5.<\/p>\n
The stakes couldn\u2019t be higher, as the ROVAL doubles as the Round of 12 elimination race. When the checkered flag waves, four drivers will see their championship hopes run out of gas. Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Bubba Wallace, and Tyler Reddick all enter the weekend sitting below the cutline and needing a big performance to keep their playoff dreams alive.<\/p>\n
Last year, Kyle Larson outdueled Christopher Bell to snag his sixth win of the season, and he\u2019ll be back with plenty of momentum in his corner. This time around, though, the spotlight isn\u2019t just on the victory lane celebration \u2014 it\u2019s on the razor-thin margins around the playoff bubble, where every lap, pit stop, and misstep could make or break a driver\u2019s season.<\/p>\n
Here is everything you need to know about the Charlotte Roval\u00a0playoff race, including the start time for the race.<\/p>\n
What time does the NASCAR race start today?Track:\u00a0Charlotte Motor Speedway\u00a0Road Course in Concord, North CarolinaDate: Sunday, October\u00a05, 2025Time: 3:00\u00a0p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PTLength: 109 laps (248.52 miles) on the 2.32-mile oval\u00a0Purse: $9,797,935<\/p>\n
The Charlotte Roval\u00a0playoff race\u00a0is scheduled to start at 3:00\u00a0p.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 5.<\/p>\n
The race will be held at Charlotte Motor Speedway\u00a0Road Course in Concord, North Carolina.\u00a0Stage 1 ends at Lap 25. Stage 2 ends at Lap 50.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0What channel is NASCAR on today?TV Channel:\u00a0USA Network | TSN, RDS (Canada)Live stream: Fubo<\/a>\u00a0| TSN+ (Canada)<\/p>\n The Charlotte Roval\u00a0playoff race is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network\u00a0in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo<\/a>\u00a0for fans in the US.<\/p>\n Fubo<\/a> offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)<\/p>\n NASCAR radio station for Charlotte Roval\u00a0playoff race<\/p>\n Listen to the 2025 Charlotte Roval\u00a0playoff race and every race of the NASCAR season on SiriusXM<\/a>.<\/p>\n